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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.34, 3,984.94 and 807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.34, 3,984.94 and 807.31 is: 1,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.34 : 3,984.94 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.34/3,984.94 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.34x = 3,984.94 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.34x = 3,217,086.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,086.13/2,656.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.10

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